June 7, 2011

lemon sized baby

This week the baby is the size of a lemon (however, judging by this photo, my baby bump appears to be growing in my booty! The belly might contain a lemon sized baby, but that booty looks like a cantaloupe!  ) I find it so interesting to discover that this week the baby can squint, frown, suck their thumb and pee! The baby's kidneys are working and the liver is starting to make bile. We had an ultrasound today and got to see the arms and legs move around and even saw the baby move it's hands up to his/her face. It was so exciting. The photo that the doctor gave us is so detailed, it's really remarkable. You can even see the baby's brain and all of their vertebrae. The doctor took his time with us, explaining every detail during the ultrasound while we looked on the giant wall mounted flat screen tv. He even let us listen to the baby's heart. We were so overjoyed walking out of there - it makes us feel so bonded watching this little being develop. This whole experience really makes me marvel at the human body. Goodnight sweet friends! 


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